"A readable grammar book that is hard to put down . . . [The authors] move
logically from the parts of speech to the parts of the sentence and then to spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation, even
encompassing thorny issues (e.g., sexist language, split infinitives) and complex grammatical terms (e.g., objective
complements, gerund phrases). The authors also include a useful list of collocations and intersperse informative and often
amusing 'Hot Line' queries throughout . . . This book is thorough, combining practical information not easily found in trade
books, and is lively without trying to be too witty, cute, or humorous." —Library Journal